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This program include seven (7) short films! Please click through the films on the right to see details about each one.

GAMES OF SURVIVAL: A CULTURE PRESERVED IN ICE


The events at the World Eskimo-Indian Olympics — like the Four Man Carry and the Knuckle Hop — won’t be familiar to most Americans in the Lower 48. But they are both rooted in traditional Eskimo culture and pure Americana. “The native games, they keep us going every single year, and it’s something fun. We are connecting Western civilization with our ancestry,” one of the athletes explains.


Director's Bio:

Armed with a master’s degree from the Harvard Extension School, award-winning filmmaker Nicholas Natale has an eye for, and understanding of, the technical sides of his profession. He serves as the media technician at Harvard’s department of Art, Film, and Visual Studies, and when he’s not at work, he’s most often traveling or skiing.

  • Runtime
    16 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    United States
  • Premiere
    Oregon Premiere
  • Rating
    PG
  • Director
    Nicholas Natale
  • Producer
    Nicholas Natale
  • Cast
    Nick Hanson, Stanley Riley
  • Cinematographer
    Nicholas Natale
  • Editor
    Enver Perez
  • Sound Design
    Nicholas Natale
  • Music
    Steve Kirkpatrick